Aspruzyo Sprinkle Side Effects
Generic name: ranolazine
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Sep 8, 2024.
Note: This document provides detailed information about Aspruzyo Sprinkle.
Applies to ranolazine: oral packet, oral tablet extended release Side Effects associated with ranolazine. Some dosage forms listed on this page may not apply specifically to the brand name Aspruzyo Sprinkle.
Applies to ranolazine: oral packet, oral tablet extended release.
Precautions
If you will be taking this medicine for a long time, it is very important that your doctor check you at regular visits for any problems or unwanted effects that may be caused by this medicine. Blood tests may be needed to check for unwanted effects.
Do not use ranolazine (the active ingredient contained in Aspruzyo Sprinkle) together with carbamazepine (Tegretol®), clarithromycin (Biaxin®), nefazodone (Serzone®), phenobarbital, phenytoin (Dilantin®), rifabutin (Mycobutin®), rifampin (Rifadin®, Rimactane®), rifapentine (Priftin®), medicine to treat fungus infections (eg, itraconazole, ketoconazole, Nizoral®, Sporanox®), medicine to treat HIV or AIDS (eg, indinavir, lopinavir, nelfinavir, ritonavir, saquinavir, Crixivan®, Fortovase®, Invirase®, Norvir®, Viracept®), or St. John's wort.
Do not use this medicine to treat a sudden onset of chest pain.
Contact your doctor right away if you have any changes to your heart rhythm. You might feel dizzy or faint, or you might have a fast, pounding, or uneven heartbeat. Make sure your doctor knows if you had a heart rhythm problem, such as QT prolongation.
Check with your doctor right away if you have bloody urine, a decrease in frequency or amount of urine, an increase in blood pressure, increased thirst, loss of appetite, lower back or side pain, nausea, swelling of the face, fingers, or lower legs, trouble breathing, unusual tiredness or weakness, vomiting, or weight gain. These could be symptoms of a serious kidney problem.
This medicine may cause some people to become dizzy, lightheaded, drowsy, or less alert than they are normally. Make sure you know how you react to this medicine before you drive, use machines, or do anything else that could be dangerous if you are dizzy or not alert.
Do not take other medicines unless they have been discussed with your doctor. This includes prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicines and herbal or vitamin supplements.
Serious side effects of Aspruzyo Sprinkle
Along with its needed effects, ranolazine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur while taking ranolazine:
More common side effects
- dizziness
Less common side effects
- bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
- chest tightness
- difficult or labored breathing
- fast, irregular, pounding, or racing heartbeat or pulse
- feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
- lightheadedness
- rapid weight gain
- sensation of spinning
- tingling of the hands or feet
- unusual weight gain or loss
Rare side effects
- abnormal or decreased touch sensation
- agitation
- blood in the urine
- blurred vision
- burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
- chest pain or discomfort
- chills
- cold sweats
- coma
- confusion
- decreased urine output
- depression
- dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
- fainting
- headache
- hostility
- irritability
- lethargy
- muscle twitching
- nausea
- seizures
- shakiness in the legs, arms, hands, or feet
- slow or irregular heartbeat
- stupor
- sweating
- trembling or shaking of the hands or feet
- unusual tiredness or weakness
Incidence not known
- decrease in frequency of urination
- decrease in urine volume
- difficulty in passing urine [dribbling]
- large, hive-like swelling on face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
- painful urination
- seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there
Other side effects of Aspruzyo Sprinkle
Some side effects of ranolazine may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects.
Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
More common side effects
- difficulty having a bowel movement (stool)
Less common side effects
- dry mouth
- stomach pain
Rare side effects
- acid or sour stomach
- belching
- continuing ringing or buzzing or other unexplained noise in the ears
- hearing loss
- heartburn
- indigestion
- lack or loss of strength
- stomach discomfort or upset
- vomiting
For healthcare professionals
Applies to ranolazine: oral granule extended release, oral tablet extended release.
General adverse events
The most common adverse reactions were dizziness, headache, constipation, and nausea.[Ref]
Gastrointestinal
- Common (1% to 10%): Constipation, nausea, vomiting
- Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Abdominal pain, dry mouth, dyspepsia, flatulence, stomach discomfort
- Rare (less than 0.1%): Pancreatitis, erosive duodenitis, oral hypoesthesia[Ref]
Nervous system
- Common (1% to 10%): Dizziness, headache
- Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Lethargy, syncope, hypoesthesia, somnolence, tremor, postural dizziness, paresthesia, vertigo, tinnitus
- Rare (less than 0.1%): Amnesia, depressed level of consciousness, loss of consciousness, coordination abnormal, gait disturbance, parosmia
- Postmarketing reports: Myoclonus[Ref]
Other
- Common (1% to 10%): Asthenia
- Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Fatigue, peripheral edema
- Rare (less than 0.1%): Impaired hearing[Ref]
Metabolic
- Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Anorexia, appetite decreased, dehydration, weight decreased
- Rare (less than 0.1%): Hyponatremia
- Postmarketing reports: Hypoglycemia[Ref]
Psychiatric
- Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Anxiety, insomnia, confusional state, hallucination
- Rare (less than 0.1%): Disorientation[Ref]
Musculoskeletal
- Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Pain in extremity, muscle cramp, joint swelling, muscular weakness[Ref]
Cardiovascular
- Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Hot flush, hypotension, prolonged QT corrected interval
- Rare (less than 0.1%): Peripheral coldness, orthostatic hypotension
- Frequency not reported: Bradycardia, palpitations[Ref]
Genitourinary
- Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Dysuria, hematuria, chromaturia
- Rare (less than 0.1%): Urinary retention, erectile dysfunction[Ref]
Respiratory
- Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Dyspnea, cough, epistaxis
- Rare (less than 0.1%): Throat tightness
- Frequency not reported: Pulmonary fibrosis[Ref]
Ocular
- Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Blurred vision, visual disturbance, diplopia[Ref]
Renal
- Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Serum creatinine increased, blood urea increased
- Rare (less than 0.1%): Acute renal failure
- Frequency not reported: Blood urea increased[Ref]
Dermatologic
- Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Pruritus, hyperhidrosis
- Rare (less than 0.1%): Angioedema, urticaria, cold sweat, rash[Ref]
Hematologic
- Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Platelet or white blood cell count increased
- Frequency not reported: Eosinophilia, thrombocytopenia, leukopenia, pancytopenia[Ref]
Hepatic
- Rare (less than 0.1%): Hepatic enzyme levels elevated[Ref]
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References
1. (2006) "Product Information. Ranexa (ranolazine)." Calmoseptine Inc
2. Cerner Multum, Inc. "UK Summary of Product Characteristics."
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